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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.32, 46 and 25.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.32, 46 and 25.14 is: 34.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.32 : 46 = 25.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.32/46 = 25.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.32x = 46 × 25.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.32x = 1,156.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156.44/33.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.71

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